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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.96, 400.12 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.96, 400.12 and 237.68 is: 356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.96 : 400.12 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.96/400.12 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.96x = 400.12 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.96x = 95,100.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,100.52/266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.24

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