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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 400.95 and 221.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 400.95 and 221.81 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 400.95 = 221.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/400.95 = 221.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 400.95 × 221.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 88,932.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,932.71/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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