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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 400.85 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 400.85 and 215.87 is: 323.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 400.85 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/400.85 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 400.85 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 86,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,529.22/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.47

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