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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.19, 398.93 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.19, 398.93 and 230.60 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.19 : 398.93 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.19/398.93 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.19x = 398.93 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.19x = 91,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,993.26/267.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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