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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.49, 465.08 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.49, 465.08 and 268.11 is: 400.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.49 : 465.08 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.49/465.08 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.49x = 465.08 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.49x = 124,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,691.26/311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.31

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