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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 471.74 and 306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 471.74 and 306.46 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 471.74 = 306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/471.74 = 306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 471.74 × 306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 144,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,569.44/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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