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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.68 and 237.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.68 and 237.52 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.68 = 237.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.68 = 237.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.68 × 237.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 95,407.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,407.03/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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