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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 370.64 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 370.64 and 227.40 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 370.64 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/370.64 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 370.64 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 84,283.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,283.54/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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