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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.92, 425.10 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.92, 425.10 and 267.28 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.92 : 425.10 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.92/425.10 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.92x = 425.10 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.92x = 113,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,620.73/308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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