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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.54, 370.08 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.54, 370.08 and 223.80 is: 309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.54 : 370.08 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.54/370.08 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.54x = 370.08 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.54x = 82,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,823.90/267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.58

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