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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.45, 369.18 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.45, 369.18 and 258.80 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.45 : 369.18 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.45/369.18 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.45x = 369.18 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.45x = 95,541.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,541.94/267.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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