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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 369.14 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 369.14 and 228.36 is: 314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 369.14 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/369.14 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 369.14 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 84,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,296.81/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.92

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