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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.64, 469.68 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.64, 469.68 and 278.28 is: 415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.64 : 469.68 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.64/469.68 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.64x = 469.68 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.64x = 130,702.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,702.55/314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.40

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