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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 369.57 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 369.57 and 226.64 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 369.57 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/369.57 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 369.57 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 83,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,759.34/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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