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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 401.52 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 401.52 and 221.34 is: 331.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 401.52 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/401.52 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 401.52 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 88,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,872.44/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.89

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