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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 368.78 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 368.78 and 215.03 is: 296.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 368.78 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/368.78 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 368.78 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 79,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,300.22/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.60

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