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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.83, 370.88 and 229.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.83, 370.88 and 229.95 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.83 : 370.88 = 229.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.83/370.88 = 229.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.83x = 370.88 × 229.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.83x = 85,282.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,282.71/268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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