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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 429.75 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 429.75 and 268.26 is: 369.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 429.75 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/429.75 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 429.75 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 115,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,284.74/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.29

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