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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.56, 401.42 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.56, 401.42 and 232.52 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.56 : 401.42 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.56/401.42 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.56x = 401.42 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.56x = 93,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,338.18/267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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