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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 368.82 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 368.82 and 232.56 is: 320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 368.82 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/368.82 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 368.82 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 85,772.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,772.78/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.45

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