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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.54, 400.50 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.54, 400.50 and 223.98 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.54 : 400.50 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.54/400.50 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.54x = 400.50 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.54x = 89,703.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,703.99/267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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