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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 531.75 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 531.75 and 268.22 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 531.75 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/531.75 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 531.75 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 142,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,623.82/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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