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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.49, 459.34 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.49, 459.34 and 267.25 is: 400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.49 : 459.34 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.49/459.34 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.49x = 459.34 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.49x = 122,757.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,757.28/306.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.53

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