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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.78, 415.10 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.78, 415.10 and 267.94 is: 368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.78 : 415.10 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.78/415.10 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.78x = 415.10 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.78x = 111,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,221.89/301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.55

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