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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 467.79 and 268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 467.79 and 268.68 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 467.79 = 268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/467.79 = 268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 467.79 × 268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 125,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,685.82/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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