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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.78, 371.04 and 225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.78, 371.04 and 225.46 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.78 : 371.04 = 225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.78/371.04 = 225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.78x = 371.04 × 225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.78x = 83,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,654.68/268.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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