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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.88, 367.48 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.88, 367.48 and 227.46 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.88 : 367.48 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.88/367.48 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.88x = 367.48 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.88x = 83,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,587.00/266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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