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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 400.84 and 145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 400.84 and 145.23 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 400.84 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/400.84 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 400.84 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 58,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,213.61/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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