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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 468.16 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 468.16 and 302.16 is: 453.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 468.16 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/468.16 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 468.16 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 141,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,459.23/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.63

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