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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.25, 464.33 and 268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.25, 464.33 and 268.24 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.25 : 464.33 = 268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.25/464.33 = 268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.25x = 464.33 × 268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.25x = 124,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,551.88/309.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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