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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.18, 466.53 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.18, 466.53 and 268.35 is: 402.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.18 : 466.53 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.18/466.53 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.18x = 466.53 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.18x = 125,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,192.08/311.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.32

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