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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.34, 459.12 and 267.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.34, 459.12 and 267.16 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.34 : 459.12 = 267.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.34/459.12 = 267.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.34x = 459.12 × 267.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.34x = 122,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,658.50/306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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