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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.98, 401.36 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.98, 401.36 and 235.58 is: 352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.98 : 401.36 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.98/401.36 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.98x = 401.36 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.98x = 94,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,549.20/267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.83

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