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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.07, 371.09 and 264.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.07, 371.09 and 264.21 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.07 : 371.09 = 264.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.07/371.09 = 264.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.07x = 371.09 × 264.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.07x = 98,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,045.69/267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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