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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.28, 468.90 and 268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.28, 468.90 and 268.10 is: 400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.28 : 468.90 = 268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.28/468.90 = 268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.28x = 468.90 × 268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.28x = 125,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,712.09/314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.00

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