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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 434.76 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 434.76 and 308.76 is: 425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 434.76 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/434.76 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 434.76 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 134,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,236.50/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.50

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