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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.28, 400.68 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.28, 400.68 and 245.68 is: 368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.28 : 400.68 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.28/400.68 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.28x = 400.68 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.28x = 98,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,439.06/267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.30

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