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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 402.78 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 402.78 and 225.48 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 402.78 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/402.78 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 402.78 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 90,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,818.83/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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