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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 368.55 and 230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 368.55 and 230.67 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 368.55 = 230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/368.55 = 230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 368.55 × 230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 85,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,013.43/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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