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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 401 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 401 and 226.80 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 401 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/401 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 401 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 90,946.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,946.80/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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