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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 400.82 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 400.82 and 216.27 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 400.82 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/400.82 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 400.82 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 86,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,684.26/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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