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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 469.30 and 300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 469.30 and 300.10 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 469.30 = 300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/469.30 = 300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 469.30 × 300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 140,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,833.08/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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