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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.60, 479.16 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.60, 479.16 and 270.12 is: 406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.60 : 479.16 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.60/479.16 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.60x = 479.16 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.60x = 129,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,430.70/318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.25

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