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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 369.29 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 369.29 and 228.36 is: 314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 369.29 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/369.29 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 369.29 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 84,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,331.06/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.83

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