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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.83, 478.62 and 272.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.83, 478.62 and 272.31 is: 407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.83 : 478.62 = 272.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.83/478.62 = 272.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.83x = 478.62 × 272.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.83x = 130,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,333.01/319.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.51

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