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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.14, 614.38 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.14, 614.38 and 268.24 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.14 : 614.38 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.14/614.38 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.14x = 614.38 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.14x = 164,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,801.29/445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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