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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 476.12 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 476.12 and 302.16 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 476.12 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/476.12 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 476.12 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 143,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,864.42/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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