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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 430.02 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 430.02 and 301.80 is: 416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 430.02 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/430.02 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 430.02 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 129,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,780.04/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.12

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