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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.88, 368.86 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.88, 368.86 and 228.46 is: 314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.88 : 368.86 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.88/368.86 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.88x = 368.86 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.88x = 84,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,269.76/267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.58

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