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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 467.46 and 306.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 467.46 and 306.84 is: 460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 467.46 = 306.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/467.46 = 306.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 467.46 × 306.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 143,435.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,435.43/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.97

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