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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.23, 476.84 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.23, 476.84 and 269.27 is: 403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.23 : 476.84 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.23/476.84 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.23x = 476.84 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.23x = 128,399.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,399.95/318.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.48

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