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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.68, 403.44 and 223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.68, 403.44 and 223.32 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.68 : 403.44 = 223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.68/403.44 = 223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.68x = 403.44 × 223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.68x = 90,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,096.22/268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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