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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 476.76 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 476.76 and 300.24 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 476.76 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/476.76 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 476.76 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 143,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,142.42/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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