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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 368.65 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 368.65 and 226.16 is: 311.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 368.65 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/368.65 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 368.65 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 83,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,373.71/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.52

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