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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 399.84 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 399.84 and 224 is: 335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 399.84 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/399.84 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 399.84 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 89,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,564.16/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.20

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