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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 467.22 and 300.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 467.22 and 300.13 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 467.22 = 300.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/467.22 = 300.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 467.22 × 300.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 140,226.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,226.74/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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