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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.59, 402.30 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.59, 402.30 and 216.60 is: 325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.59 : 402.30 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.59/402.30 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.59x = 402.30 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.59x = 87,138.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,138.18/267.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.65

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