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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.91, 402.85 and 228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.91, 402.85 and 228.23 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.91 : 402.85 = 228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.91/402.85 = 228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.91x = 402.85 × 228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.91x = 91,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,943.46/268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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