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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 461.89 and 268.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 461.89 and 268.87 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 461.89 = 268.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/461.89 = 268.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 461.89 × 268.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 124,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,188.36/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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