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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 465.89 and 300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 465.89 and 300.56 is: 449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 465.89 = 300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/465.89 = 300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 465.89 × 300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 140,024.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,024.07/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.85

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