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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.34, 478.20 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.34, 478.20 and 270.50 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.34 : 478.20 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.34/478.20 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.34x = 478.20 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.34x = 129,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,353.10/319.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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