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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.93, 470.98 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.93, 470.98 and 270.19 is: 405.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.93 : 470.98 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.93/470.98 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.93x = 470.98 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.93x = 127,251.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,251.73/313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.36

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