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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 476.19 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 476.19 and 279.43 is: 418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 476.19 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/476.19 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 476.19 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 133,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,061.77/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.22

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