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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 398.97 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 398.97 and 247.23 is: 369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 398.97 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/398.97 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 398.97 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 98,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,637.35/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.04

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