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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 473.34 and 307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 473.34 and 307.38 is: 460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 473.34 = 307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/473.34 = 307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 473.34 × 307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 145,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,495.25/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.40

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