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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 368.64 and 211.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 368.64 and 211.98 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 368.64 = 211.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/368.64 = 211.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 368.64 × 211.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 78,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,144.31/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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