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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 402.22 and 229.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 402.22 and 229.83 is: 344.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 402.22 = 229.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/402.22 = 229.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 402.22 × 229.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 92,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,442.22/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.20

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