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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.00, 439.19 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.00, 439.19 and 268.62 is: 371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.00 : 439.19 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.00/439.19 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.00x = 439.19 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.00x = 117,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,977.60/318.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.00

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