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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.65, 469.23 and 300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.65, 469.23 and 300.35 is: 450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.65 : 469.23 = 300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.65/469.23 = 300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.65x = 469.23 × 300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.65x = 140,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,931.31/312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.77

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