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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 451.43 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 451.43 and 267.13 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 451.43 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/451.43 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 451.43 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 120,588.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,588.19/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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