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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.34, 461.46 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.34, 461.46 and 301.87 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.34 : 461.46 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.34/461.46 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.34x = 461.46 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.34x = 139,302.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,302.64/307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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