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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 401.34 and 221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 401.34 and 221.68 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 401.34 = 221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/401.34 = 221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 401.34 × 221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 88,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,969.05/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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