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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 476.94 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 476.94 and 294.28 is: 440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 476.94 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/476.94 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 476.94 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 140,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,353.90/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.98

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