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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 369.34 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 369.34 and 236.74 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 369.34 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/369.34 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 369.34 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 87,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,437.55/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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