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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 463.08 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 463.08 and 267.88 is: 402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 463.08 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/463.08 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 463.08 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 124,049.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,049.87/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.18

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