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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 473.68 and 267.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 473.68 and 267.47 is: 400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 473.68 = 267.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/473.68 = 267.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 473.68 × 267.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 126,695.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,695.19/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.50

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