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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.96, 402.82 and 229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.96, 402.82 and 229.49 is: 343.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.96 : 402.82 = 229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.96/402.82 = 229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.96x = 402.82 × 229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.96x = 92,443.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,443.16/268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.71

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