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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 472.94 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 472.94 and 266.10 is: 398.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 472.94 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/472.94 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 472.94 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 125,849.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,849.89/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.05

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