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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.99, 401.22 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.99, 401.22 and 242.36 is: 362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.99 : 401.22 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.99/401.22 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.99x = 401.22 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.99x = 97,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,239.68/267.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.85

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