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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 475.55 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 475.55 and 301.92 is: 453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 475.55 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/475.55 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 475.55 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 143,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,578.06/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.07

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