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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 472.50 and 266.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 472.50 and 266.67 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 472.50 = 266.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/472.50 = 266.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 472.50 × 266.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 126,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,001.58/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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