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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.07, 448.03 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.07, 448.03 and 267.28 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.07 : 448.03 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.07/448.03 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.07x = 448.03 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.07x = 119,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,748.67/299.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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