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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 369.36 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 369.36 and 212.22 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 369.36 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/369.36 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 369.36 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 78,385.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,385.58/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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