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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.83, 368.76 and 243.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.83, 368.76 and 243.53 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.83 : 368.76 = 243.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.83/368.76 = 243.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.83x = 368.76 × 243.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.83x = 89,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,802.28/267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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