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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 477.60 and 294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 477.60 and 294.10 is: 441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 477.60 = 294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/477.60 = 294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 477.60 × 294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 140,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,462.16/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.15

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