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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.51, 466.24 and 267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.51, 466.24 and 267.65 is: 401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.51 : 466.24 = 267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.51/466.24 = 267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.51x = 466.24 × 267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.51x = 124,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,789.14/310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.88

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