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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.20, 370.38 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.20, 370.38 and 225.28 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.20 : 370.38 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.20/370.38 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.20x = 370.38 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.20x = 83,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,439.21/269.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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