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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.22, 401.10 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.22, 401.10 and 252.82 is: 379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.22 : 401.10 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.22/401.10 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.22x = 401.10 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.22x = 101,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,406.10/267.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.49

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