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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 473.76 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 473.76 and 299.52 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 473.76 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/473.76 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 473.76 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 141,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,900.60/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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