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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 475.95 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 475.95 and 302.36 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 475.95 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/475.95 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 475.95 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 143,908.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,908.24/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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