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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.89, 401.33 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.89, 401.33 and 226.76 is: 339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.89 : 401.33 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.89/401.33 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.89x = 401.33 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.89x = 91,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,002.45/267.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.71

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