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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.06, 476.48 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.06, 476.48 and 267.02 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.06 : 476.48 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.06/476.48 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.06x = 476.48 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.06x = 127,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,229.69/318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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