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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.05, 398.69 and 241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.05, 398.69 and 241.13 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.05 : 398.69 = 241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.05/398.69 = 241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.05x = 398.69 × 241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.05x = 96,132.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,132.92/267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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