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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 458.96 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 458.96 and 267 is: 400.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 458.96 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/458.96 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 458.96 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 122,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,542.32/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.15

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