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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 451.76 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 451.76 and 267.12 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 451.76 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/451.76 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 451.76 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 120,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,674.13/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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