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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 400.80 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 400.80 and 219.36 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 400.80 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/400.80 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 400.80 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 87,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,919.49/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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