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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.64, 402.08 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.64, 402.08 and 232.44 is: 349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.64 : 402.08 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.64/402.08 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.64x = 402.08 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.64x = 93,459.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,459.48/267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.20

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