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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.10, 398.35 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.10, 398.35 and 241.18 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.10 : 398.35 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.10/398.35 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.10x = 398.35 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.10x = 96,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,074.05/267.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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