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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 369.54 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 369.54 and 218.52 is: 301.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 369.54 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/369.54 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 369.54 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 80,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,751.88/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.43

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