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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 469.02 and 304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 469.02 and 304.44 is: 457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 469.02 = 304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/469.02 = 304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 469.02 × 304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 142,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,788.45/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.48

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