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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 368.36 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 368.36 and 230.52 is: 317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 368.36 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/368.36 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 368.36 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 84,913.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,913.19/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.35

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