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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 463.93 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 463.93 and 267.20 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 463.93 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/463.93 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 463.93 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 123,960.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,960.85/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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