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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 400.96 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 400.96 and 218.35 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 400.96 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/400.96 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 400.96 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 87,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,549.62/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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