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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.02, 370.44 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.02, 370.44 and 224.28 is: 309.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.02 : 370.44 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.02/370.44 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.02x = 370.44 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.02x = 83,082.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,082.28/268.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.99

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