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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 466.09 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 466.09 and 302.09 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 466.09 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/466.09 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 466.09 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 140,798.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,798.04/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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