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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 473.08 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 473.08 and 267.32 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 473.08 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/473.08 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 473.08 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 126,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,463.75/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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