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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 426.42 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 426.42 and 267.28 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 426.42 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/426.42 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 426.42 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 113,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,973.54/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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