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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 469.80 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 469.80 and 268.44 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 469.80 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/469.80 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 469.80 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 126,113.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,113.11/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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