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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 402.03 and 244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 402.03 and 244.62 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 402.03 = 244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/402.03 = 244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 402.03 × 244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 98,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,344.58/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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