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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 371.37 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 371.37 and 225.12 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 371.37 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/371.37 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 371.37 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 83,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,602.81/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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