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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 422.51 and 267.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 422.51 and 267.29 is: 368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 422.51 = 267.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/422.51 = 267.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 422.51 × 267.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 112,932.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,932.70/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.78

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