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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.26, 369.41 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.26, 369.41 and 224.52 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.26 : 369.41 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.26/369.41 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.26x = 369.41 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.26x = 82,938.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,938.81/268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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