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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.53, 368.42 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.53, 368.42 and 218.52 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.53 : 368.42 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.53/368.42 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.53x = 368.42 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.53x = 80,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,506.05/267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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