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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 525.60 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 525.60 and 268.23 is: 402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 525.60 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/525.60 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 525.60 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 140,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,981.69/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.55

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