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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.44, 400.06 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.44, 400.06 and 213.44 is: 319.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.44 : 400.06 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.44/400.06 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.44x = 400.06 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.44x = 85,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,388.81/267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.28

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