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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 368.96 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 368.96 and 215.46 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 368.96 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/368.96 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 368.96 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 79,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,495.04/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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