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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.02, 367.48 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.02, 367.48 and 226.12 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.02 : 367.48 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.02/367.48 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.02x = 367.48 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.02x = 83,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,094.58/267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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