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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.92, 465.27 and 306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.92, 465.27 and 306.47 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.92 : 465.27 = 306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.92/465.27 = 306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.92x = 465.27 × 306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.92x = 142,588.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,588.97/309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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