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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.12, 471 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.12, 471 and 268.28 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.12 : 471 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.12/471 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.12x = 471 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.12x = 126,359.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,359.88/314.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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