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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.69, 369.11 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.69, 369.11 and 215.34 is: 296.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.69 : 369.11 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.69/369.11 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.69x = 369.11 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.69x = 79,483.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483.07/267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.92

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