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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.82, 435.36 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.82, 435.36 and 268.86 is: 371.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.82 : 435.36 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.82/435.36 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.82x = 435.36 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.82x = 117,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,050.89/314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.80

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