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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.75, 465.85 and 306.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.75, 465.85 and 306.32 is: 462.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.75 : 465.85 = 306.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.75/465.85 = 306.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.75x = 465.85 × 306.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.75x = 142,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,697.23/308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.18

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