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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.50, 400.35 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.50, 400.35 and 233.36 is: 349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.50 : 400.35 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.50/400.35 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.50x = 400.35 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.50x = 93,425.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,425.68/267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.25

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