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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.63, 401.09 and 233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.63, 401.09 and 233.22 is: 349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.63 : 401.09 = 233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.63/401.09 = 233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.63x = 401.09 × 233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.63x = 93,542.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,542.21/267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.52

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