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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.74, 468.52 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.74, 468.52 and 308.09 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.74 : 468.52 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.74/468.52 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.74x = 468.52 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.74x = 144,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,346.73/311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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