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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 401.64 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 401.64 and 218.76 is: 328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 401.64 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/401.64 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 401.64 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 87,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,862.77/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.56

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