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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 461.76 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 461.76 and 267.28 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 461.76 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/461.76 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 461.76 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 123,419.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,419.21/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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