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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 368.80 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 368.80 and 237.92 is: 328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 368.80 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/368.80 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 368.80 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 87,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,744.90/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.14

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