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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 400.21 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 400.21 and 224.28 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 400.21 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/400.21 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 400.21 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 89,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,758.54/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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