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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.78, 478.44 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.78, 478.44 and 308.16 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.78 : 478.44 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.78/478.44 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.78x = 478.44 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.78x = 147,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,436.07/318.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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