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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.86, 441.54 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.86, 441.54 and 268.02 is: 369.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.86 : 441.54 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.86/441.54 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.86x = 441.54 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.86x = 118,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,341.55/319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.98

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