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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 401.52 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 401.52 and 219.40 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 401.52 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/401.52 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 401.52 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 88,093.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,093.49/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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