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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 435.23 and 268.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 435.23 and 268.89 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 435.23 = 268.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/435.23 = 268.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 435.23 × 268.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 117,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,028.99/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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