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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 369 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 369 and 218.56 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 369 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/369 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 369 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 80,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,648.64/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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