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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 467.52 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 467.52 and 268.50 is: 403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 467.52 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/467.52 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 467.52 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 125,529.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,529.12/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.16

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