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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 481.59 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 481.59 and 269.28 is: 405.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 481.59 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/481.59 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 481.59 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 129,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,682.56/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.66

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