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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.43, 430.10 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.43, 430.10 and 268.51 is: 369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.43 : 430.10 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.43/430.10 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.43x = 430.10 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.43x = 115,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,484.81/312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.63

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