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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.49, 400.20 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.49, 400.20 and 248.05 is: 371.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.49 : 400.20 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.49/400.20 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.49x = 400.20 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.49x = 99,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,266.93/267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.11

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