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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 476.28 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 476.28 and 304.20 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 476.28 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/476.28 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 476.28 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 144,884.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,884.38/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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