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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.70, 398.14 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.70, 398.14 and 247.67 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.70 : 398.14 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.70/398.14 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.70x = 398.14 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.70x = 98,605.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,605.34/266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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