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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.39, 468.05 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.39, 468.05 and 301.05 is: 451.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.39 : 468.05 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.39/468.05 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.39x = 468.05 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.39x = 140,904.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,904.95/312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.05

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