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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.33, 469.01 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.33, 469.01 and 299.91 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.33 : 469.01 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.33/469.01 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.33x = 469.01 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.33x = 140,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,660.79/312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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