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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.33, 467.03 and 306.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.33, 467.03 and 306.65 is: 460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.33 : 467.03 = 306.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.33/467.03 = 306.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.33x = 467.03 × 306.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.33x = 143,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,216.68/311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.01

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