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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 474.37 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 474.37 and 296.15 is: 444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 474.37 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/474.37 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 474.37 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 140,483.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,483.34/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.51

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