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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 370.03 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 370.03 and 217.87 is: 301.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 370.03 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/370.03 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 370.03 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 80,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,618.44/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.08

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