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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 401.22 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 401.22 and 145.68 is: 218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 401.22 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/401.22 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 401.22 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 58,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,449.73/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.64

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