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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.32, 399.94 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.32, 399.94 and 231.64 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.32 : 399.94 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.32/399.94 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.32x = 399.94 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.32x = 92,642.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,642.10/267.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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