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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 424.97 and 267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 424.97 and 267.30 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 424.97 = 267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/424.97 = 267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 424.97 × 267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 113,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,591.02/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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