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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.34, 371.43 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.34, 371.43 and 225.06 is: 310.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.34 : 371.43 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.34/371.43 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.34x = 371.43 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.34x = 83,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,594.04/269.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.37

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