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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.05, 477.99 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.05, 477.99 and 268.02 is: 401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.05 : 477.99 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.05/477.99 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.05x = 477.99 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.05x = 128,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,110.88/319.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.54

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