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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 470.21 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 470.21 and 270.16 is: 405.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 470.21 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/470.21 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 470.21 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 127,029.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,029.41/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.64

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