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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 369.54 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 369.54 and 243.18 is: 335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 369.54 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/369.54 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 369.54 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 89,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,864.74/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.97

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