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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 467.70 and 301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 467.70 and 301.96 is: 453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 467.70 = 301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/467.70 = 301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 467.70 × 301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 141,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,226.69/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.64

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