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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 369.14 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 369.14 and 226.38 is: 311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 369.14 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/369.14 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 369.14 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 83,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,565.91/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.86

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