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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 476.37 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 476.37 and 304.20 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 476.37 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/476.37 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 476.37 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 144,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,911.75/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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