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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 432.63 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 432.63 and 300.15 is: 414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 432.63 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/432.63 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 432.63 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 129,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,853.89/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.92

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