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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 399.72 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 399.72 and 216.12 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 399.72 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/399.72 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 399.72 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 86,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,387.49/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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