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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.54, 399.14 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.54, 399.14 and 224.48 is: 334.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.54 : 399.14 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.54/399.14 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.54x = 399.14 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.54x = 89,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,598.95/267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.90

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