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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.48 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.48 and 262.11 is: 393.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.48 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.48 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.48 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 124,364.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,364.47/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.15

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