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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 476.99 and 288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 476.99 and 288.21 is: 431.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 476.99 = 288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/476.99 = 288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 476.99 × 288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 137,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,471.85/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.45

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