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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 474.65 and 275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 474.65 and 275.19 is: 413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 474.65 = 275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/474.65 = 275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 474.65 × 275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 130,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,617.56/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.22

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