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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 400.32 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 400.32 and 214.80 is: 322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 400.32 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/400.32 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 400.32 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 85,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,988.74/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.06

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