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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 369.50 and 220.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 369.50 and 220.95 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 369.50 = 220.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/369.50 = 220.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 369.50 × 220.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 81,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,639.92/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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