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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 476.52 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 476.52 and 307.36 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 476.52 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/476.52 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 476.52 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 146,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,463.19/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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