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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.14, 447.32 and 267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.14, 447.32 and 267.38 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.14 : 447.32 = 267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.14/447.32 = 267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.14x = 447.32 × 267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.14x = 119,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,602.85/297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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