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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.41, 400.33 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.41, 400.33 and 241.79 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.41 : 400.33 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.41/400.33 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.41x = 400.33 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.41x = 96,795.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,795.79/267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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