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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 473.95 and 279.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 473.95 and 279.31 is: 418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 473.95 = 279.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/473.95 = 279.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 473.95 × 279.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 132,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,377.58/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.63

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