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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.72, 369.46 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.72, 369.46 and 221.06 is: 305.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.72 : 369.46 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.72/369.46 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.72x = 369.46 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.72x = 81,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,672.83/267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.07

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