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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.34, 369.02 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.34, 369.02 and 230.36 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.34 : 369.02 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.34/369.02 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.34x = 369.02 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.34x = 85,007.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,007.45/267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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