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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 399.72 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 399.72 and 224.92 is: 335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 399.72 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/399.72 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 399.72 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 89,905.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,905.02/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.52

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