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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.56, 403.23 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.56, 403.23 and 241.91 is: 364.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 403.23 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/403.23 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 403.23 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 97,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,544.16/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.57

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