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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 460.08 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 460.08 and 301.32 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 460.08 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/460.08 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 460.08 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 138,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,631.31/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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