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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 368.82 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 368.82 and 236.78 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 368.82 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/368.82 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 368.82 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 87,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,329.20/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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