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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 467.12 and 267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 467.12 and 267.22 is: 401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 467.12 = 267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/467.12 = 267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 467.12 × 267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 124,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,823.81/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.41

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