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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.08, 476.16 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.08, 476.16 and 286.08 is: 428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.08 : 476.16 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.08/476.16 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.08x = 476.16 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.08x = 136,219.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,219.85/318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.26

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