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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 465.14 and 300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 465.14 and 300.55 is: 449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 465.14 = 300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/465.14 = 300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 465.14 × 300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 139,797.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,797.83/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.05

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