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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 470.72 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 470.72 and 308.32 is: 462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 470.72 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/470.72 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 470.72 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 145,132.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,132.39/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.56

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