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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.10, 399.75 and 221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.10, 399.75 and 221.12 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.10 : 399.75 = 221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.10/399.75 = 221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.10x = 399.75 × 221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.10x = 88,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,392.72/267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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