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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.67, 369.07 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.67, 369.07 and 236.89 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.67 : 369.07 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.67/369.07 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.67x = 369.07 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.67x = 87,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,428.99/267.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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