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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.31, 464.34 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.31, 464.34 and 267.48 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.31 : 464.34 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.31/464.34 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.31x = 464.34 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.31x = 124,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,201.66/310.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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