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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 369.52 and 245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 369.52 and 245.48 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 369.52 = 245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/369.52 = 245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 369.52 × 245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 90,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,709.77/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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