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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 430.74 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 430.74 and 301.80 is: 416.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 430.74 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/430.74 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 430.74 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 129,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,997.33/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.58

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