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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 437.17 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 437.17 and 302.90 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 437.17 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/437.17 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 437.17 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 132,418.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,418.79/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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