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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 400.79 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 400.79 and 72.23 is: 108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 400.79 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/400.79 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 400.79 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 28,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,946.70/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.33

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