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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 430.08 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 430.08 and 301.32 is: 415.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 430.08 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/430.08 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 430.08 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 129,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,591.71/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.20

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