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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.60, 398.98 and 248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.60, 398.98 and 248.88 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.60 : 398.98 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.60/398.98 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.60x = 398.98 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.60x = 99,298.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,298.14/267.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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