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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 401.28 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 401.28 and 151.98 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 401.28 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/401.28 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 401.28 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 60,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,985.96/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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