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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.94, 401.45 and 216.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.94, 401.45 and 216.61 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.94 : 401.45 = 216.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.94/401.45 = 216.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.94x = 401.45 × 216.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.94x = 86,957.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,957.62/267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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