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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 399.88 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 399.88 and 225.08 is: 336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 399.88 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/399.88 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 399.88 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 90,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,007.02/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.68

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