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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 429.71 and 303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 429.71 and 303.17 is: 417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 429.71 = 303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/429.71 = 303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 429.71 × 303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 130,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,271.52/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.20

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