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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 468.54 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 468.54 and 305.16 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 468.54 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/468.54 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 468.54 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 142,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,979.67/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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