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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 466.02 and 305.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 466.02 and 305.48 is: 459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 466.02 = 305.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/466.02 = 305.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 466.02 × 305.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 142,359.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,359.79/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.52

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