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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.82, 368.70 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.82, 368.70 and 230.78 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.82 : 368.70 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.82/368.70 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.82x = 368.70 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.82x = 85,088.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,088.59/267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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