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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.52, 369.28 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.52, 369.28 and 238.72 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.52 : 369.28 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.52/369.28 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.52x = 369.28 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.52x = 88,154.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,154.52/267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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