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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 468.66 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 468.66 and 267.24 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 468.66 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/468.66 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 468.66 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 125,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,244.70/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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