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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.00, 402.32 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.00, 402.32 and 237.53 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.00 : 402.32 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.00/402.32 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.00x = 402.32 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.00x = 95,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,563.33/267.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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