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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.28, 371.52 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.28, 371.52 and 224.46 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.28 : 371.52 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.28/371.52 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.28x = 371.52 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.28x = 83,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,391.38/269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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