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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 369.06 and 230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 369.06 and 230.85 is: 318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 369.06 = 230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/369.06 = 230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 369.06 × 230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 85,196.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,196.64/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.73

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