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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 431.08 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 431.08 and 300.84 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 431.08 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/431.08 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 431.08 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 129,686.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,686.11/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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