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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 465.54 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 465.54 and 267.18 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 465.54 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/465.54 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 465.54 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 124,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,382.98/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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