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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.81, 431.78 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.81, 431.78 and 302.55 is: 417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.81 : 431.78 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.81/431.78 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.81x = 431.78 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.81x = 130,633.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,633.53/312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.61

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