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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 424.31 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 424.31 and 267.98 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 424.31 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/424.31 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 424.31 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 113,703.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,703.13/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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