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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.11, 366.40 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.11, 366.40 and 264.80 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.11 : 366.40 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.11/366.40 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.11x = 366.40 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.11x = 97,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,022.72/267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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