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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 461.30 and 303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 461.30 and 303.92 is: 453.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 461.30 = 303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/461.30 = 303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 461.30 × 303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 140,198.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,198.30/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.14

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