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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 368.76 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 368.76 and 162.32 is: 224.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 368.76 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/368.76 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 368.76 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 59,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,857.12/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.00

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