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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.41, 466.05 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.41, 466.05 and 301.29 is: 452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.41 : 466.05 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.41/466.05 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.41x = 466.05 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.41x = 140,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,416.20/310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.36

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