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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 369.66 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 369.66 and 234.50 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 369.66 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/369.66 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 369.66 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 86,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,685.27/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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