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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.17, 633.45 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.17, 633.45 and 268.17 is: 402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.17 : 633.45 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.17/633.45 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.17x = 633.45 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.17x = 169,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,872.29/422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.38

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