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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.86, 403.05 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.86, 403.05 and 228.54 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.86 : 403.05 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.86/403.05 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.86x = 403.05 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.86x = 92,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,113.05/268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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