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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.52, 372.51 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.52, 372.51 and 225.78 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.52 : 372.51 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.52/372.51 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.52x = 372.51 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.52x = 84,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,105.31/269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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