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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.35, 401.03 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.35, 401.03 and 232.35 is: 348.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.35 : 401.03 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.35/401.03 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.35x = 401.03 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.35x = 93,179.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,179.32/267.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.53

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