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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 473.11 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 473.11 and 300.24 is: 448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 473.11 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/473.11 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 473.11 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 142,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,045.80/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.60

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