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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 468.18 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 468.18 and 308.80 is: 463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 468.18 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/468.18 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 468.18 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 144,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,573.98/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.59

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