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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 368.74 and 248.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 368.74 and 248.70 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 368.74 = 248.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/368.74 = 248.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 368.74 × 248.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 91,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,705.64/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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