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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 370 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 370 and 236.88 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 370 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/370 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 370 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 87,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,645.60/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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