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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.06, 477.98 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.06, 477.98 and 268.02 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.06 : 477.98 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.06/477.98 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.06x = 477.98 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.06x = 128,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,108.20/319.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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