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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.64, 403.17 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.64, 403.17 and 230.57 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.64 : 403.17 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.64/403.17 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.64x = 403.17 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.64x = 92,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,958.91/268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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