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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 434.66 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 434.66 and 303.32 is: 416.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 434.66 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/434.66 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 434.66 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 131,841.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,841.07/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.32

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