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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 469.20 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 469.20 and 302.96 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 469.20 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/469.20 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 469.20 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 142,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,148.83/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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