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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 464.19 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 464.19 and 267.22 is: 401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 464.19 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/464.19 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 464.19 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 124,040.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,040.85/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.45

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