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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 400.60 and 232.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 400.60 and 232.75 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 400.60 = 232.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/400.60 = 232.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 400.60 × 232.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 93,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,239.65/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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