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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.91, 401.94 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.91, 401.94 and 237.68 is: 356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.91 : 401.94 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.91/401.94 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.91x = 401.94 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.91x = 95,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,534.19/267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.59

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