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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.20, 400.64 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.20, 400.64 and 210.24 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.20 : 400.64 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.20/400.64 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.20x = 400.64 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.20x = 84,230.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,230.55/267.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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