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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.42, 400.34 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.42, 400.34 and 207.24 is: 310.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.42 : 400.34 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.42/400.34 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.42x = 400.34 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.42x = 82,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,966.46/267.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.25

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