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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 399.74 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 399.74 and 228.78 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 399.74 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/399.74 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 399.74 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 91,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,451.37/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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