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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.14, 368.57 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.14, 368.57 and 234.23 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.14 : 368.57 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.14/368.57 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.14x = 368.57 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.14x = 86,328.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,328.89/267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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