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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 461.71 and 301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 461.71 and 301.69 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 461.71 = 301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/461.71 = 301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 461.71 × 301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 139,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,293.29/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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