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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.40, 463.81 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.40, 463.81 and 268.30 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.40 : 463.81 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.40/463.81 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.40x = 463.81 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.40x = 124,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,440.22/308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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