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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 473.88 and 280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 473.88 and 280.12 is: 419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 473.88 = 280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/473.88 = 280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 473.88 × 280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 132,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,743.27/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.30

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