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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.66, 400.98 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.66, 400.98 and 233 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.66 : 400.98 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.66/400.98 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.66x = 400.98 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.66x = 93,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,428.34/267.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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