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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 400.62 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 400.62 and 237.76 is: 355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 400.62 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/400.62 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 400.62 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 95,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,251.41/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.65

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