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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.52, 460.47 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.52, 460.47 and 267.24 is: 398.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.52 : 460.47 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.52/460.47 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.52x = 460.47 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.52x = 123,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,056.00/308.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.86

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