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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 368.55 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 368.55 and 217.82 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 368.55 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/368.55 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 368.55 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 80,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,278.48/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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