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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.84, 402.10 and 231.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.84, 402.10 and 231.51 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.84 : 402.10 = 231.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.84/402.10 = 231.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.84x = 402.10 × 231.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.84x = 93,091.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,091.65/267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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