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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.27, 398.77 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.27, 398.77 and 238.04 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.27 : 398.77 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.27/398.77 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.27x = 398.77 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.27x = 94,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,920.62/267.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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