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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.46, 368.35 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.46, 368.35 and 230.60 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.46 : 368.35 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.46/368.35 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.46x = 368.35 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.46x = 84,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,941.85/267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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