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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.78, 425.25 and 267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.78, 425.25 and 267.31 is: 368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.78 : 425.25 = 267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.78/425.25 = 267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.78x = 425.25 × 267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.78x = 113,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,674.11/308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.14

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