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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 465.54 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 465.54 and 268.64 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 465.54 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/465.54 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 465.54 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 125,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,062.67/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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