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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 469.39 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 469.39 and 302.40 is: 454.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 469.39 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/469.39 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 469.39 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 141,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,943.54/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.77

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