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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.53, 462.17 and 301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.53, 462.17 and 301.33 is: 449.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.53 : 462.17 = 301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.53/462.17 = 301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.53x = 462.17 × 301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.53x = 139,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,267.02/309.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.93

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