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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.61, 370.34 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.61, 370.34 and 229.19 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.61 : 370.34 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.61/370.34 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.61x = 370.34 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.61x = 84,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878.22/268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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