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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 398.79 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 398.79 and 247.11 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 398.79 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/398.79 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 398.79 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 98,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,545.92/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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