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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 466.02 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 466.02 and 303.48 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 466.02 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/466.02 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 466.02 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 141,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,427.75/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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