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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.20, 419.50 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.20, 419.50 and 267.35 is: 368.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.20 : 419.50 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.20/419.50 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.20x = 419.50 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.20x = 112,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,153.33/304.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.68

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