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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.32, 477.48 and 264.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.32, 477.48 and 264.11 is: 396.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.32 : 477.48 = 264.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.32/477.48 = 264.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.32x = 477.48 × 264.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.32x = 126,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,107.24/318.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.17

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