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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.70, 400.38 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.70, 400.38 and 240.46 is: 359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.70 : 400.38 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.70/400.38 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.70x = 400.38 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.70x = 96,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,275.37/267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.64

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