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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 464.81 and 302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 464.81 and 302.21 is: 453.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 464.81 = 302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/464.81 = 302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 464.81 × 302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 140,466.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,466.40/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.86

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