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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.23, 398.55 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.23, 398.55 and 245.36 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.23 : 398.55 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.23/398.55 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.23x = 398.55 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.23x = 97,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,786.24/267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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