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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.86, 464.97 and 294.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.86, 464.97 and 294.03 is: 441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.86 : 464.97 = 294.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.86/464.97 = 294.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.86x = 464.97 × 294.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.86x = 136,713.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,713.75/309.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.21

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