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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.33, 463.22 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.33, 463.22 and 267.33 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.33 : 463.22 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.33/463.22 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.33x = 463.22 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.33x = 123,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,830.10/308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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