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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 469.34 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 469.34 and 309.12 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 469.34 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/469.34 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 469.34 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 145,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,082.38/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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