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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.13, 371.07 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.13, 371.07 and 224.94 is: 310.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.13 : 371.07 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.13/371.07 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.13x = 371.07 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.13x = 83,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,468.49/269.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.14

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