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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.38, 398.97 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.38, 398.97 and 240.11 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.38 : 398.97 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.38/398.97 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.38x = 398.97 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.38x = 95,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,793.49/267.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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