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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.80, 368.64 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.80, 368.64 and 231.08 is: 318.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.80 : 368.64 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.80/368.64 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.80x = 368.64 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.80x = 85,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,185.33/267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.09

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