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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.75, 401.40 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.75, 401.40 and 216.30 is: 324.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.75 : 401.40 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.75/401.40 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.75x = 401.40 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.75x = 86,822.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,822.82/267.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.27

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