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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 479.80 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 479.80 and 264.42 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 479.80 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/479.80 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 479.80 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 126,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,868.72/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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