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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.29, 400.41 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.29, 400.41 and 238.26 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.29 : 400.41 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.29/400.41 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.29x = 400.41 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.29x = 95,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,401.69/267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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