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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.04, 368.13 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.04, 368.13 and 234.28 is: 322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.04 : 368.13 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.04/368.13 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.04x = 368.13 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.04x = 86,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,245.50/267.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.97

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