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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 436.50 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 436.50 and 301.92 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 436.50 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/436.50 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 436.50 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 131,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,788.08/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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