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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 472.32 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 472.32 and 303.84 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 472.32 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/472.32 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 472.32 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 143,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,509.71/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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