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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 425.13 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 425.13 and 267.40 is: 367.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 425.13 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/425.13 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 425.13 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 113,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,679.76/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.92

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