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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 403.44 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 403.44 and 230.34 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 403.44 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/403.44 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 403.44 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 92,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,928.37/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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