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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 478.31 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 478.31 and 267.93 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 478.31 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/478.31 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 478.31 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 128,152.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,152.26/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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