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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 368.21 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 368.21 and 220.42 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 368.21 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/368.21 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 368.21 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 81,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,161.86/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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