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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.76, 370.95 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.76, 370.95 and 225.02 is: 310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.76 : 370.95 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.76/370.95 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.76x = 370.95 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.76x = 83,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,471.17/268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.58

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