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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.43 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.43 and 237.12 is: 355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.43 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.43 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.43 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 95,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,187.08/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.31

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