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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.91, 475.65 and 309.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.91, 475.65 and 309.93 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.91 : 475.65 = 309.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.91/475.65 = 309.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.91x = 475.65 × 309.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.91x = 147,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,418.20/316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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