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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 473.56 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 473.56 and 272.50 is: 408.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 473.56 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/473.56 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 473.56 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 129,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,045.10/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.14

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