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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.98, 370.95 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.98, 370.95 and 227.64 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.98 : 370.95 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.98/370.95 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.98x = 370.95 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.98x = 84,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,443.06/268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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