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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.88, 478.08 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.88, 478.08 and 302.32 is: 456.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.88 : 478.08 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.88/478.08 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.88x = 478.08 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.88x = 144,533.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,533.15/316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.11

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