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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.78, 400.52 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.78, 400.52 and 248.34 is: 371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.78 : 400.52 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.78/400.52 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.78x = 400.52 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.78x = 99,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,465.14/267.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.44

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