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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.11, 368.30 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.11, 368.30 and 217.83 is: 300.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.11 : 368.30 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.11/368.30 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.11x = 368.30 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.11x = 80,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,226.79/267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.36

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