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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.41, 466.18 and 309.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.41, 466.18 and 309.67 is: 462.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.41 : 466.18 = 309.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.41/466.18 = 309.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.41x = 466.18 × 309.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.41x = 144,363.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,363.51/312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.10

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