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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 467.20 and 304.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 467.20 and 304.64 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 467.20 = 304.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/467.20 = 304.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 467.20 × 304.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 142,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,327.81/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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