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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 402.24 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 402.24 and 220.08 is: 330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 402.24 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/402.24 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 402.24 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 88,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,524.98/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.51

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