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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.72, 403.38 and 223.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.72, 403.38 and 223.58 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.72 : 403.38 = 223.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.72/403.38 = 223.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.72x = 403.38 × 223.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.72x = 90,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,188.71/268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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