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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 399.89 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 399.89 and 215.35 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 399.89 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/399.89 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 399.89 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 86,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,115.85/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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