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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 469.40 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 469.40 and 308.66 is: 463.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 469.40 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/469.40 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 469.40 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 144,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,881.11/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.92

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