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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 436.80 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 436.80 and 303.12 is: 419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 436.80 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/436.80 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 436.80 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 132,402.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,402.82/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.05

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