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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.71, 469.23 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.71, 469.23 and 267.26 is: 401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.71 : 469.23 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.71/469.23 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.71x = 469.23 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.71x = 125,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,406.41/312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.03

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