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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 479.43 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 479.43 and 268.34 is: 402.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 479.43 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/479.43 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 479.43 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 128,647.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,647.85/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.94

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