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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 400.75 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 400.75 and 224.64 is: 336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 400.75 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/400.75 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 400.75 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 90,023.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,023.92/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.03

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