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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.96, 368.67 and 236.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.96, 368.67 and 236.31 is: 325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.96 : 368.67 = 236.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.96/368.67 = 236.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.96x = 368.67 × 236.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.96x = 87,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,119.62/267.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.12

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