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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.33, 400.37 and 209.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.33, 400.37 and 209.15 is: 313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.33 : 400.37 = 209.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.33/400.37 = 209.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.33x = 400.37 × 209.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.33x = 83,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,734.34/267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.22

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