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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 402.30 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 402.30 and 214.08 is: 321.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 402.30 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/402.30 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 402.30 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 86,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,124.38/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.84

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