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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 467.14 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 467.14 and 300.90 is: 452.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 467.14 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/467.14 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 467.14 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 140,562.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,562.43/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.52

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