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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 368.26 and 237.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 368.26 and 237.84 is: 327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 368.26 = 237.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/368.26 = 237.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 368.26 × 237.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 87,586.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,586.96/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.71

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