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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 466.92 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 466.92 and 301.20 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 466.92 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/466.92 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 466.92 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 140,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,636.30/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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