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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.88, 371.94 and 223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.88, 371.94 and 223.26 is: 307.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.88 : 371.94 = 223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.88/371.94 = 223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.88x = 371.94 × 223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.88x = 83,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,038.35/269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.68

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