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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.97, 471.92 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.97, 471.92 and 312.42 is: 465.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.97 : 471.92 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.97/471.92 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.97x = 471.92 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.97x = 147,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,435.68/316.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.14

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