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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 466.20 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 466.20 and 300.96 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 466.20 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/466.20 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 466.20 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 140,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,307.55/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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