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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 398.67 and 236.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 398.67 and 236.37 is: 352.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 398.67 = 236.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/398.67 = 236.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 398.67 × 236.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 94,233.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,233.63/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.74

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