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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 400.08 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 400.08 and 237.78 is: 356.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 400.08 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/400.08 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 400.08 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 95,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,131.02/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.06

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