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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.71, 402.96 and 228.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.71, 402.96 and 228.21 is: 342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.71 : 402.96 = 228.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.71/402.96 = 228.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.71x = 402.96 × 228.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.71x = 91,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,959.50/268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.23

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