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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 463.14 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 463.14 and 295.32 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 463.14 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/463.14 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 463.14 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 136,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,774.50/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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