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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 462.84 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 462.84 and 267.66 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 462.84 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/462.84 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 462.84 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 123,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,883.75/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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