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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 459.27 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 459.27 and 267.12 is: 399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 459.27 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/459.27 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 459.27 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 122,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,680.20/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.51

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