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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.99, 472.88 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.99, 472.88 and 267.20 is: 401.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.99 : 472.88 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.99/472.88 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.99x = 472.88 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.99x = 126,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,351.84/314.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.14

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