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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 437.20 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 437.20 and 302.11 is: 416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 437.20 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/437.20 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 437.20 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 132,080.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,080.64/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.98

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