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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 464.93 and 308.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 464.93 and 308.56 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 464.93 = 308.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/464.93 = 308.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 464.93 × 308.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 143,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,458.80/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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