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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.92, 474.84 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.92, 474.84 and 268.12 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.92 : 474.84 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.92/474.84 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.92x = 474.84 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.92x = 127,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,312.91/316.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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