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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 399.68 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 399.68 and 235.84 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 399.68 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/399.68 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 399.68 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 94,260.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,260.53/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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