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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 478.68 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 478.68 and 267.48 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 478.68 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/478.68 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 478.68 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 128,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,037.33/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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