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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 436.83 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 436.83 and 302.67 is: 417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 436.83 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/436.83 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 436.83 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 132,215.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,215.34/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.74

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