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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.18, 478.92 and 274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.18, 478.92 and 274.22 is: 411.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.18 : 478.92 = 274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.18/478.92 = 274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.18x = 478.92 × 274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.18x = 131,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,329.44/319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.46

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