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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 401.13 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 401.13 and 238.89 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 401.13 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/401.13 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 401.13 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 95,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,825.95/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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