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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.90, 403.11 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.90, 403.11 and 223.62 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.90 : 403.11 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.90/403.11 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.90x = 403.11 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.90x = 90,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,143.46/268.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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