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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.16, 367.66 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.16, 367.66 and 247.32 is: 340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.16 : 367.66 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.16/367.66 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.16x = 367.66 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.16x = 90,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,929.67/267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.36

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