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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.22, 476.52 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.22, 476.52 and 291.49 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.22 : 476.52 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.22/476.52 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.22x = 476.52 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.22x = 138,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,898.53/318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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