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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 400.44 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 400.44 and 213.12 is: 319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 400.44 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/400.44 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 400.44 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 85,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,341.77/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.20

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