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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 467.22 and 270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 467.22 and 270.17 is: 406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 467.22 = 270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/467.22 = 270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 467.22 × 270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 126,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,226.49/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.84

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