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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 400.95 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 400.95 and 219.78 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 400.95 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/400.95 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 400.95 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 88,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,120.79/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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