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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.94, 369.49 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.94, 369.49 and 228.55 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.94 : 369.49 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.94/369.49 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.94x = 369.49 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.94x = 84,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,446.94/267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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