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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 368.81 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 368.81 and 225.74 is: 311.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 368.81 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/368.81 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 368.81 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 83,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,252.20/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.60

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