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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.79, 430.73 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.79, 430.73 and 268.20 is: 369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.79 : 430.73 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.79/430.73 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.79x = 430.73 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.79x = 115,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,520.45/312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.33

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