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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.23, 470.02 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.23, 470.02 and 270.18 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.23 : 470.02 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.23/470.02 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.23x = 470.02 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.23x = 126,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,989.33/313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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