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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.92, 401.68 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.92, 401.68 and 233.76 is: 350.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.92 : 401.68 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.92/401.68 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.92x = 401.68 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.92x = 93,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,896.72/267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.47

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