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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.76, 448.20 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.76, 448.20 and 267.36 is: 399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.76 : 448.20 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.76/448.20 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.76x = 448.20 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.76x = 119,830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,830.75/299.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.76

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