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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319, 478.98 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319, 478.98 and 307.36 is: 461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319 : 478.98 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319/478.98 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319x = 478.98 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319x = 147,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,219.29/319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.50

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