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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 366.79 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 366.79 and 225.48 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 366.79 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/366.79 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 366.79 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 82,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,703.81/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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