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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 467.88 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 467.88 and 304.18 is: 456.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 467.88 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/467.88 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 467.88 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 142,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,319.74/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.24

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