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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.36, 398.88 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.36, 398.88 and 232.80 is: 347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.36 : 398.88 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.36/398.88 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.36x = 398.88 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.36x = 92,859.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,859.26/267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.32

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