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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.47, 399.13 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.47, 399.13 and 236.71 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.47 : 399.13 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.47/399.13 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.47x = 399.13 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.47x = 94,477.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,477.97/267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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