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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.11, 399.71 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.11, 399.71 and 215.54 is: 322.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.11 : 399.71 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.11/399.71 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.11x = 399.71 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.11x = 86,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,152.03/267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.54

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