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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 368.52 and 223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 368.52 and 223.36 is: 308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 368.52 = 223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/368.52 = 223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 368.52 × 223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 82,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,312.63/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.10

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