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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.71, 478.06 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.71, 478.06 and 288.33 is: 432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.71 : 478.06 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.71/478.06 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.71x = 478.06 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.71x = 137,838.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,838.32/318.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.50

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