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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.80, 475.62 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.80, 475.62 and 278.30 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.80 : 475.62 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.80/475.62 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.80x = 475.62 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.80x = 132,365.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,365.05/318.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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