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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 400.38 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 400.38 and 226.27 is: 339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 400.38 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/400.38 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 400.38 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 90,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,593.98/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.11

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