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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.87, 401.81 and 219.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.87, 401.81 and 219.07 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.87 : 401.81 = 219.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.87/401.81 = 219.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.87x = 401.81 × 219.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.87x = 88,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,024.52/267.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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