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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 432.18 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 432.18 and 302.76 is: 417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 432.18 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/432.18 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 432.18 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 130,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,846.82/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.61

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