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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 467.21 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 467.21 and 306.51 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 467.21 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/467.21 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 467.21 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 143,204.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,204.54/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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