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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.52 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.52 and 227.52 is: 314.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.52 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.52 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.52 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 83,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,845.67/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.03

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