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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 402.18 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 402.18 and 227.43 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 402.18 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/402.18 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 402.18 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 91,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,467.80/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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