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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 367.23 and 264.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 367.23 and 264.26 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 367.23 = 264.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/367.23 = 264.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 367.23 × 264.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 97,046.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,046.11/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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