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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 468.50 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 468.50 and 268.20 is: 401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 468.50 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/468.50 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 468.50 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 125,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,651.70/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.03

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