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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 400.48 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 400.48 and 242.31 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 400.48 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/400.48 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 400.48 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 97,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,040.31/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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