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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.68, 370.17 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.68, 370.17 and 234.87 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.68 : 370.17 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.68/370.17 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.68x = 370.17 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.68x = 86,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,941.83/267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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