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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 401.78 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 401.78 and 219.48 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 401.78 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/401.78 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 401.78 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 88,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,182.67/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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