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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.57, 403.19 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.57, 403.19 and 228.24 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.57 : 403.19 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.57/403.19 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.57x = 403.19 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.57x = 92,024.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,024.09/268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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