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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 399.70 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 399.70 and 244.40 is: 364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 399.70 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/399.70 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 399.70 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 97,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,685.29/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.53

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