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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 466.16 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 466.16 and 264.80 is: 397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 466.16 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/466.16 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 466.16 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 123,439.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,439.17/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.68

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