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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.56, 370.75 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.56, 370.75 and 224.82 is: 310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.56 : 370.75 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.56/370.75 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.56x = 370.75 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.56x = 83,352.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,352.02/268.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.37

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