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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.66, 479.48 and 267.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.66, 479.48 and 267.82 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.66 : 479.48 = 267.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.66/479.48 = 267.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.66x = 479.48 × 267.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.66x = 128,414.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,414.33/319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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