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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 399.96 and 239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 399.96 and 239.94 is: 359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 399.96 = 239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/399.96 = 239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 399.96 × 239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 95,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,966.40/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.26

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