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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.56, 400.31 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.56, 400.31 and 236.78 is: 354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 400.31 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/400.31 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 400.31 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 94,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,784.22/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.25

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