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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.14, 475.47 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.14, 475.47 and 306.18 is: 456.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.14 : 475.47 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.14/475.47 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.14x = 475.47 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.14x = 145,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,579.40/319.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.16

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