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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 462.90 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 462.90 and 267.72 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 462.90 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/462.90 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 462.90 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 123,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,927.59/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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