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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 401.52 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 401.52 and 219.90 is: 329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 401.52 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/401.52 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 401.52 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 88,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,294.25/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.85

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