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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 402.30 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 402.30 and 228.24 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 402.30 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/402.30 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 402.30 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 91,820.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,820.95/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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