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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 370.08 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 370.08 and 248.64 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 370.08 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/370.08 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 370.08 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 92,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,016.69/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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