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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.79, 403.07 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.79, 403.07 and 227.88 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.79 : 403.07 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.79/403.07 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.79x = 403.07 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.79x = 91,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,850.45/268.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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