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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 464.76 and 265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 464.76 and 265.72 is: 397.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 464.76 = 265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/464.76 = 265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 464.76 × 265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 123,496.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,496.03/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.35

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