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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.10, 400.70 and 221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.10, 400.70 and 221.33 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.10 : 400.70 = 221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.10/400.70 = 221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.10x = 400.70 × 221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.10x = 88,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,687.24/267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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