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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.35, 475.89 and 299.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.35, 475.89 and 299.94 is: 451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.35 : 475.89 = 299.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.35/475.89 = 299.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.35x = 475.89 × 299.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.35x = 142,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,738.45/316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.20

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