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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 466.14 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 466.14 and 306.24 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 466.14 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/466.14 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 466.14 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 142,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,750.71/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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