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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.01, 371.30 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.01, 371.30 and 225.27 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.01 : 371.30 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.01/371.30 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.01x = 371.30 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.01x = 83,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,641.62/269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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