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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.85, 478.61 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.85, 478.61 and 268.04 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.85 : 478.61 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.85/478.61 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.85x = 478.61 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.85x = 128,284.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,284.76/318.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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