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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 368.85 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 368.85 and 245.34 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 368.85 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/368.85 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 368.85 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 90,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,493.66/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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