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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.70, 433.47 and 302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.70, 433.47 and 302.34 is: 416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.70 : 433.47 = 302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.70/433.47 = 302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.70x = 433.47 × 302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.70x = 131,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,055.32/314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.45

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