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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.30, 467.49 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.30, 467.49 and 300.50 is: 451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.30 : 467.49 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.30/467.49 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.30x = 467.49 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.30x = 140,480.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,480.75/311.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.27

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