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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 401.45 and 224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 401.45 and 224.90 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 401.45 = 224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/401.45 = 224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 401.45 × 224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 90,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,284.48/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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