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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 478.55 and 282.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 478.55 and 282.47 is: 424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 478.55 = 282.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/478.55 = 282.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 478.55 × 282.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 135,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,175.80/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.00

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