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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.40, 401.55 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.40, 401.55 and 233.38 is: 350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.40 : 401.55 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.40/401.55 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.40x = 401.55 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.40x = 93,713.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,713.74/267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.46

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