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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 369.05 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 369.05 and 218.30 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 369.05 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/369.05 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 369.05 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 80,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,560.68/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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