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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.56, 368.97 and 246.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.56, 368.97 and 246.61 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 368.97 = 246.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/368.97 = 246.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 368.97 × 246.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 90,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,991.69/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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