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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.37, 479.36 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.37, 479.36 and 302.16 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.37 : 479.36 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.37/479.36 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.37x = 479.36 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.37x = 144,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,843.42/319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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