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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.13, 368.33 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.13, 368.33 and 248.68 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.13 : 368.33 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.13/368.33 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.13x = 368.33 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.13x = 91,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,596.30/267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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