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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.30, 476.85 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.30, 476.85 and 267.27 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.30 : 476.85 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.30/476.85 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.30x = 476.85 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.30x = 127,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,447.70/318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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