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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 401.48 and 152.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 401.48 and 152.24 is: 228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 401.48 = 152.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/401.48 = 152.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 401.48 × 152.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 61,120.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,120.55/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.31

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