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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 369.46 and 239.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 369.46 and 239.98 is: 331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 369.46 = 239.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/369.46 = 239.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 369.46 × 239.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 88,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,663.01/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.25

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