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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.12, 401.24 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.12, 401.24 and 237.32 is: 356.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.12 : 401.24 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.12/401.24 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.12x = 401.24 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.12x = 95,222.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,222.28/267.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.48

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