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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267, 368.19 and 240.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267, 368.19 and 240.81 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267 : 368.19 = 240.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267/368.19 = 240.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267x = 368.19 × 240.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267x = 88,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,663.83/267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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