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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.51, 467.60 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.51, 467.60 and 270.41 is: 407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.51 : 467.60 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.51/467.60 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.51x = 467.60 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.51x = 126,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,443.72/310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.21

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