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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 368.51 and 211.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 368.51 and 211.09 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 368.51 = 211.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/368.51 = 211.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 368.51 × 211.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 77,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,788.78/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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