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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.49, 400.85 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.49, 400.85 and 238.67 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.49 : 400.85 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.49/400.85 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.49x = 400.85 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.49x = 95,670.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,670.87/267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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