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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.72, 399.68 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.72, 399.68 and 219.66 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.72 : 399.68 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.72/399.68 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.72x = 399.68 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.72x = 87,792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,792.61/267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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