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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.54, 467.30 and 303.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.54, 467.30 and 303.79 is: 455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.54 : 467.30 = 303.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.54/467.30 = 303.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.54x = 467.30 × 303.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.54x = 141,960.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,960.66/311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.68

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