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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.86, 423.38 and 267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.86, 423.38 and 267.92 is: 369.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.86 : 423.38 = 267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.86/423.38 = 267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.86x = 423.38 × 267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.86x = 113,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,428.51/306.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.64

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