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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.54, 372.84 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.54, 372.84 and 225.80 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.54 : 372.84 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.54/372.84 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.54x = 372.84 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.54x = 84,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,187.27/269.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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