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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.08, 400.38 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.08, 400.38 and 236.70 is: 354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.08 : 400.38 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.08/400.38 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.08x = 400.38 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.08x = 94,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,769.95/267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.84

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