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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 368.46 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 368.46 and 217.62 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 368.46 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/368.46 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 368.46 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 80,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,184.27/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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