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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.88, 401.18 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.88, 401.18 and 233.64 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.88 : 401.18 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.88/401.18 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.88x = 401.18 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.88x = 93,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,731.70/267.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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