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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 473.36 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 473.36 and 308.30 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 473.36 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/473.36 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 473.36 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 145,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,935.29/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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