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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 400.11 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 400.11 and 242.06 is: 362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 400.11 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/400.11 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 400.11 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 96,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,848.63/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.30

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