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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 401.28 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 401.28 and 229.32 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 401.28 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/401.28 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 401.28 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 92,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,021.53/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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