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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 400.68 and 213.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 400.68 and 213.66 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 400.68 = 213.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/400.68 = 213.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 400.68 × 213.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 85,609.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,609.29/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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