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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.46, 408.60 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.46, 408.60 and 267.12 is: 368.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.46 : 408.60 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.46/408.60 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.46x = 408.60 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.46x = 109,145.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,145.23/296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.16

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