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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.59, 425.99 and 267.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.59, 425.99 and 267.07 is: 368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.59 : 425.99 = 267.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.59/425.99 = 267.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.59x = 425.99 × 267.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.59x = 113,769.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,769.15/308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.67

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