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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 368.75 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 368.75 and 243.52 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 368.75 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/368.75 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 368.75 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 89,797.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,797.69/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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