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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.61, 398.90 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.61, 398.90 and 238.18 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.61 : 398.90 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.61/398.90 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.61x = 398.90 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.61x = 95,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,009.60/267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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