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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.07, 399.96 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.07, 399.96 and 228.34 is: 341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.07 : 399.96 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.07/399.96 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.07x = 399.96 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.07x = 91,326.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,326.87/267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.96

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