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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 435.12 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 435.12 and 300.92 is: 414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 435.12 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/435.12 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 435.12 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 130,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,936.31/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.30

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