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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.88, 402.60 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.88, 402.60 and 227.60 is: 340.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.88 : 402.60 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.88/402.60 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.88x = 402.60 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.88x = 91,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,631.76/268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.79

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