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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 472.02 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 472.02 and 269.16 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 472.02 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/472.02 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 472.02 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 127,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,048.90/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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