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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.13, 398.50 and 248.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.13, 398.50 and 248.49 is: 370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.13 : 398.50 = 248.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.13/398.50 = 248.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.13x = 398.50 × 248.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.13x = 99,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,022.12/267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.69

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