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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 425.65 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 425.65 and 267.80 is: 368.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 425.65 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/425.65 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 425.65 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 113,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,989.07/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.44

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