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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 368.88 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 368.88 and 226.14 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 368.88 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/368.88 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 368.88 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 83,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,418.52/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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