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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.15, 399.57 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.15, 399.57 and 233.90 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.15 : 399.57 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.15/399.57 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.15x = 399.57 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.15x = 93,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,457.43/267.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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