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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.82, 453.18 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.82, 453.18 and 267.80 is: 402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.82 : 453.18 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.82/453.18 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.82x = 453.18 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.82x = 121,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,361.04/301.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.10

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