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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 473.76 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 473.76 and 308.88 is: 462.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 473.76 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/473.76 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 473.76 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 146,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,334.99/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.97

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