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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.54, 371.46 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.54, 371.46 and 224.80 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.54 : 371.46 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.54/371.46 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.54x = 371.46 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.54x = 83,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,504.21/268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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