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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.78, 372.24 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.78, 372.24 and 228.24 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.78 : 372.24 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.78/372.24 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.78x = 372.24 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.78x = 84,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,960.06/269.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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