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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 368.25 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 368.25 and 232.04 is: 319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 368.25 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/368.25 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 368.25 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 85,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,446.89/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.99

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