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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.72, 400.05 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.72, 400.05 and 219 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.72 : 400.05 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.72/400.05 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.72x = 400.05 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.72x = 87,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,610.95/267.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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