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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 368.57 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 368.57 and 236.00 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 368.57 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/368.57 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 368.57 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 86,984.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,984.03/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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