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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.96, 435.40 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.96, 435.40 and 302.16 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.96 : 435.40 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.96/435.40 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.96x = 435.40 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.96x = 131,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,560.46/314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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