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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 466.64 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 466.64 and 301.56 is: 450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 466.64 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/466.64 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 466.64 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 140,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,719.96/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.56

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