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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.74, 369.33 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.74, 369.33 and 223.70 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.74 : 369.33 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.74/369.33 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.74x = 369.33 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.74x = 82,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,619.12/267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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