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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 477.14 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 477.14 and 282.20 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 477.14 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/477.14 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 477.14 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 134,648.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,648.91/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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