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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 474.66 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 474.66 and 268.92 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 474.66 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/474.66 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 474.66 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 127,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,645.57/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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