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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 466.61 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 466.61 and 270.66 is: 406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 466.61 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/466.61 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 466.61 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 126,291.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,291.31/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.34

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