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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 401.49 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 401.49 and 215.90 is: 324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 401.49 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/401.49 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 401.49 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 86,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,681.69/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.18

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