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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.95, 402.94 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.95, 402.94 and 225.90 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.95 : 402.94 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.95/402.94 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.95x = 402.94 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.95x = 91,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,024.15/268.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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