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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.20, 477.36 and 266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.20, 477.36 and 266.60 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.20 : 477.36 = 266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.20/477.36 = 266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.20x = 477.36 × 266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.20x = 127,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,264.18/318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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