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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 467.64 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 467.64 and 305.28 is: 456.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 467.64 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/467.64 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 467.64 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 142,761.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,761.14/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.86

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