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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 400.95 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 400.95 and 239.22 is: 358.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 400.95 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/400.95 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 400.95 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 95,915.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,915.26/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.11

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