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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.95, 369.59 and 215.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.95, 369.59 and 215.55 is: 297.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.95 : 369.59 = 215.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.95/369.59 = 215.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.95x = 369.59 × 215.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.95x = 79,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,664.05/267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.31

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