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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 401.83 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 401.83 and 230.67 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 401.83 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/401.83 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 401.83 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 92,689.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,689.55/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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