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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.58, 369.43 and 249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.58, 369.43 and 249.20 is: 344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.58 : 369.43 = 249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.58/369.43 = 249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.58x = 369.43 × 249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.58x = 92,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,061.96/267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.06

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