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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.24, 369.50 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.24, 369.50 and 236.46 is: 326.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.24 : 369.50 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.24/369.50 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.24x = 369.50 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.24x = 87,370.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,370.79/267.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.94

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