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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 478.80 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 478.80 and 316.32 is: 475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 478.80 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/478.80 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 478.80 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 151,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,454.02/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.02

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