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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 400.15 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 400.15 and 215.21 is: 322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 400.15 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/400.15 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 400.15 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 86,117.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,117.55/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.03

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