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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 464.60 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 464.60 and 307.36 is: 457.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 464.60 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/464.60 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 464.60 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 142,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,799.46/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.81

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