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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 400.49 and 145.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 400.49 and 145.57 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 400.49 = 145.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/400.49 = 145.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 400.49 × 145.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 58,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,300.84/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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