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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 369.44 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 369.44 and 262.16 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 369.44 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/369.44 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 369.44 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 96,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,853.08/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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