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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.57, 370.17 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.57, 370.17 and 234.90 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.57 : 370.17 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.57/370.17 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.57x = 370.17 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.57x = 86,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,952.93/267.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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