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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 401.67 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 401.67 and 229.57 is: 344.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 401.67 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/401.67 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 401.67 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 92,210.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,210.38/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.53

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