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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.48, 400.23 and 230.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.48, 400.23 and 230.42 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.48 : 400.23 = 230.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.48/400.23 = 230.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.48x = 400.23 × 230.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.48x = 92,219.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,219.00/267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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