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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.21, 474.16 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.21, 474.16 and 272.24 is: 408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.21 : 474.16 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.21/474.16 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.21x = 474.16 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.21x = 129,082.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,082.95/316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.22

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