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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 401.04 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 401.04 and 237.06 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 401.04 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/401.04 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 401.04 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 95,070.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,070.54/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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