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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 401.96 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 401.96 and 235.51 is: 353.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 401.96 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/401.96 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 401.96 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 94,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,665.18/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.62

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