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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 454.48 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 454.48 and 267.96 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 454.48 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/454.48 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 454.48 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 121,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,782.46/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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