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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 368.31 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 368.31 and 217.98 is: 300.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 368.31 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/368.31 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 368.31 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 80,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,284.21/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.49

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