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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 401.31 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 401.31 and 223.92 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 401.31 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/401.31 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 401.31 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 89,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,861.34/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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