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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.29, 464.76 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.29, 464.76 and 268.17 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.29 : 464.76 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.29/464.76 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.29x = 464.76 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.29x = 124,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,634.69/310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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