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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.99, 370.95 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.99, 370.95 and 229.76 is: 316.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.99 : 370.95 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.99/370.95 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.99x = 370.95 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.99x = 85,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,227.62/268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.85

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