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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.17, 367.95 and 234.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.17, 367.95 and 234.37 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.17 : 367.95 = 234.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.17/367.95 = 234.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.17x = 367.95 × 234.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.17x = 86,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,234.60/267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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