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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.01, 399.81 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.01, 399.81 and 228.74 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.01 : 399.81 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.01/399.81 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.01x = 399.81 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.01x = 91,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,450.54/267.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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