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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.37, 368.89 and 237.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.37, 368.89 and 237.97 is: 328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.37 : 368.89 = 237.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.37/368.89 = 237.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.37x = 368.89 × 237.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.37x = 87,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,784.62/267.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.33

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