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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268, 370.14 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268, 370.14 and 224.80 is: 310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268 : 370.14 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268/370.14 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268x = 370.14 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268x = 83,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,207.47/268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.48

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