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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.39, 369.34 and 241.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.39, 369.34 and 241.43 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.39 : 369.34 = 241.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.39/369.34 = 241.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.39x = 369.34 × 241.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.39x = 89,167.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,167.31/267.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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