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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.20, 466.78 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.20, 466.78 and 268.16 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.20 : 466.78 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.20/466.78 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.20x = 466.78 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.20x = 125,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,171.72/311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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