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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.97, 437.46 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.97, 437.46 and 303.12 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.97 : 437.46 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.97/437.46 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.97x = 437.46 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.97x = 132,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,602.88/316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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