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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 400.26 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 400.26 and 223.88 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 400.26 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/400.26 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 400.26 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 89,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,610.21/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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