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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 368.87 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 368.87 and 233.40 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 368.87 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/368.87 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 368.87 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 86,093.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,093.09/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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