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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 478.42 and 267.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 478.42 and 267.67 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 478.42 = 267.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/478.42 = 267.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 478.42 × 267.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 128,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,058.68/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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