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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 465.12 and 307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 465.12 and 307.83 is: 461.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 465.12 = 307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/465.12 = 307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 465.12 × 307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 143,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,177.89/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.88

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