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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.21, 402.12 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.21, 402.12 and 242.04 is: 364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.21 : 402.12 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.21/402.12 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.21x = 402.12 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.21x = 97,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,329.12/267.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.24

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