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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 399.92 and 226.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 399.92 and 226.06 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 399.92 = 226.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/399.92 = 226.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 399.92 × 226.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 90,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,403.79/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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