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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 369.14 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 369.14 and 219.66 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 369.14 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/369.14 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 369.14 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 81,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,082.90/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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