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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 424.79 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 424.79 and 267.15 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 424.79 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/424.79 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 424.79 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 113,482.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,482.65/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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