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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 368.76 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 368.76 and 234.64 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 368.76 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/368.76 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 368.76 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 86,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,525.85/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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