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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.07, 370.73 and 224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.07, 370.73 and 224.65 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.07 : 370.73 = 224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.07/370.73 = 224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.07x = 370.73 × 224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.07x = 83,283.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,283.21/269.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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