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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 465.75 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 465.75 and 270.54 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 465.75 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/465.75 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 465.75 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 126,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,004.01/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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