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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 400.13 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 400.13 and 227.42 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 400.13 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/400.13 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 400.13 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 90,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,997.56/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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