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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 368.79 and 219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 368.79 and 219.41 is: 302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 368.79 = 219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/368.79 = 219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 368.79 × 219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 80,914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,914.37/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.53

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