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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.52, 370.38 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.52, 370.38 and 225.84 is: 311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.52 : 370.38 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.52/370.38 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.52x = 370.38 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.52x = 83,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,646.62/268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.51

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