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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 369.98 and 224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 369.98 and 224.71 is: 310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 369.98 = 224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/369.98 = 224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 369.98 × 224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 83,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,138.21/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.32

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