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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 470.22 and 301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 470.22 and 301.39 is: 452.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 470.22 = 301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/470.22 = 301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 470.22 × 301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 141,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,719.61/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.94

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