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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 369.09 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 369.09 and 262.38 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 369.09 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/369.09 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 369.09 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 96,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,841.83/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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