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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.31, 479.30 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.31, 479.30 and 268.51 is: 403.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.31 : 479.30 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.31/479.30 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.31x = 479.30 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.31x = 128,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,696.84/319.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.05

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