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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 430.32 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 430.32 and 306.09 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 430.32 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/430.32 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 430.32 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 131,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,716.65/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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