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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.22, 427.07 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.22, 427.07 and 267.71 is: 369.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.22 : 427.07 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.22/427.07 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.22x = 427.07 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.22x = 114,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,329.44/309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.74

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