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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 400.56 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 400.56 and 226.68 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 400.56 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/400.56 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 400.56 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 90,798.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,798.94/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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