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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.30, 399.87 and 230.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.30, 399.87 and 230.58 is: 344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.30 : 399.87 = 230.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.30/399.87 = 230.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.30x = 399.87 × 230.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.30x = 92,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,202.02/267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.94

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