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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.48, 462.86 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.48, 462.86 and 268.18 is: 402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.48 : 462.86 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.48/462.86 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.48x = 462.86 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.48x = 124,129.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,129.79/308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.39

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