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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.86, 465.20 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.86, 465.20 and 268.68 is: 403.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.86 : 465.20 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.86/465.20 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.86x = 465.20 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.86x = 124,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,989.94/309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.38

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