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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 462.31 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 462.31 and 267.30 is: 402.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 462.31 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/462.31 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 462.31 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 123,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,574.79/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.01

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