Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 474 and 299.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 316, 474 and 299.52 is: 449.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316 : 474 = 299.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316/474 = 299.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316x = 474 × 299.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316x = 141,972.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,972.48/316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449.28
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