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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 475.98 and 269.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 475.98 and 269.13 is: 402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 475.98 = 269.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/475.98 = 269.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 475.98 × 269.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 128,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,100.50/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.60

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