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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.02, 400.49 and 221.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.02, 400.49 and 221.66 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.02 : 400.49 = 221.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.02/400.49 = 221.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.02x = 400.49 × 221.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.02x = 88,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,772.61/267.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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