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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.15, 470.49 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.15, 470.49 and 267.36 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.15 : 470.49 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.15/470.49 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.15x = 470.49 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.15x = 125,790.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,790.21/314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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