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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 402.56 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 402.56 and 225.70 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 402.56 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/402.56 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 402.56 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 90,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,854.65/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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