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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.43, 478.06 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.43, 478.06 and 268.13 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.43 : 478.06 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.43/478.06 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.43x = 478.06 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.43x = 128,182.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,182.23/319.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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