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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 368.31 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 368.31 and 261.41 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 368.31 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/368.31 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 368.31 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 96,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,278.08/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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