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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 399.99 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 399.99 and 215.40 is: 322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 399.99 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/399.99 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 399.99 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 86,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,157.85/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.65

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