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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.91 and 224.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.91 and 224.83 is: 337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.91 = 224.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.91 = 224.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.91 × 224.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 90,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,361.43/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.30

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