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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 400.41 and 240.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 400.41 and 240.01 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 400.41 = 240.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/400.41 = 240.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 400.41 × 240.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 96,101.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,101.40/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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