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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.69, 426.08 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.69, 426.08 and 267.68 is: 369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.69 : 426.08 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.69/426.08 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.69x = 426.08 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.69x = 114,053.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,053.09/308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.47

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