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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 367.99 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 367.99 and 231.86 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 367.99 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/367.99 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 367.99 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 85,323.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,323.81/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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