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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.86, 369.33 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.86, 369.33 and 218.58 is: 301.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.86 : 369.33 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.86/369.33 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.86x = 369.33 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.86x = 80,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,728.15/267.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.39

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