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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 425.49 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 425.49 and 267.06 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 425.49 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/425.49 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 425.49 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 113,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,631.36/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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