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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 473.16 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 473.16 and 264.88 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 473.16 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/473.16 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 473.16 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 125,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,330.62/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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