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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 463.32 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 463.32 and 301.82 is: 452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 463.32 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/463.32 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 463.32 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 139,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,836.93/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.72

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