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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.43, 467.22 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.43, 467.22 and 306.51 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.43 : 467.22 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.43/467.22 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.43x = 467.22 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.43x = 143,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,207.60/311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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