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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 400.50 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 400.50 and 238.92 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 400.50 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/400.50 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 400.50 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 95,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,687.46/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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