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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 471.99 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 471.99 and 301.30 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 471.99 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/471.99 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 471.99 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 142,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,210.59/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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