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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 474.29 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 474.29 and 270.23 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 474.29 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/474.29 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 474.29 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 128,163.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,163.66/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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