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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.06, 400.23 and 235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.06, 400.23 and 235.38 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.06 : 400.23 = 235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.06/400.23 = 235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.06x = 400.23 × 235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.06x = 94,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,206.14/267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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