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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.13, 369.16 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.13, 369.16 and 226.58 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.13 : 369.16 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.13/369.16 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.13x = 369.16 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.13x = 83,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641.86/268.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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