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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 427.52 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 427.52 and 268.80 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 427.52 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/427.52 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 427.52 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 114,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,917.38/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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