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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.36, 477.96 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.36, 477.96 and 317.16 is: 476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.36 : 477.96 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.36/477.96 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.36x = 477.96 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.36x = 151,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,589.79/318.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.16

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