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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.76, 369.66 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.76, 369.66 and 238.60 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.76 : 369.66 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.76/369.66 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.76x = 369.66 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.76x = 88,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,200.88/267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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