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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.87, 459.87 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.87, 459.87 and 268.23 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.87 : 459.87 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.87/459.87 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.87x = 459.87 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.87x = 123,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,350.93/306.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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