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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 471.96 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 471.96 and 270.96 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 471.96 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/471.96 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 471.96 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 127,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,882.28/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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