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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.85, 472.73 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.85, 472.73 and 282.20 is: 421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.85 : 472.73 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.85/472.73 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.85x = 472.73 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.85x = 133,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,404.41/316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.03

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