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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.90, 401.35 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.90, 401.35 and 233.25 is: 349.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.90 : 401.35 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.90/401.35 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.90x = 401.35 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.90x = 93,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,614.89/267.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.44

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