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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.81, 368.70 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.81, 368.70 and 249.18 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.81 : 368.70 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.81/368.70 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.81x = 368.70 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.81x = 91,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,871.75/267.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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