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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 477.18 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 477.18 and 269.43 is: 404.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 477.18 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/477.18 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 477.18 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 128,566.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,566.61/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.07

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