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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.90, 452.12 and 267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.90, 452.12 and 267.70 is: 400.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.90 : 452.12 = 267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.90/452.12 = 267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.90x = 452.12 × 267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.90x = 121,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,032.52/301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.90

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