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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 368.55 and 234.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 368.55 and 234.91 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 368.55 = 234.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/368.55 = 234.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 368.55 × 234.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 86,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,576.08/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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