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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.95, 400.27 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.95, 400.27 and 237.34 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.95 : 400.27 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.95/400.27 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.95x = 400.27 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.95x = 95,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,000.08/266.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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