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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 368.66 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 368.66 and 244.24 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 368.66 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/368.66 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 368.66 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 90,041.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,041.21/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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