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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.70, 469.95 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.70, 469.95 and 270.93 is: 408.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.70 : 469.95 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.70/469.95 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.70x = 469.95 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.70x = 127,323.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,323.55/311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.48

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