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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.04, 476.08 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.04, 476.08 and 316.64 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.04 : 476.08 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.04/476.08 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.04x = 476.08 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.04x = 150,745.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,745.97/319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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