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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.07, 465.46 and 268.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.07, 465.46 and 268.23 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.07 : 465.46 = 268.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.07/465.46 = 268.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.07x = 465.46 × 268.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.07x = 124,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,850.34/311.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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