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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.18, 369.08 and 230.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.18, 369.08 and 230.26 is: 318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.18 : 369.08 = 230.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.18/369.08 = 230.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.18x = 369.08 × 230.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.18x = 84,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,984.36/267.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.08

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