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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.74, 402.75 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.74, 402.75 and 228.60 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.74 : 402.75 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.74/402.75 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.74x = 402.75 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.74x = 92,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,068.65/268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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