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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.31, 400.61 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.31, 400.61 and 235.63 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.31 : 400.61 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.31/400.61 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.31x = 400.61 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.31x = 94,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,394.56/267.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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