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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 467.52 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 467.52 and 306.48 is: 461.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 467.52 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/467.52 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 467.52 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 143,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,285.53/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.02

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