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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.48, 470.88 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.48, 470.88 and 268.56 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.48 : 470.88 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.48/470.88 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.48x = 470.88 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.48x = 126,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,459.53/314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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