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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 466.47 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 466.47 and 301.86 is: 449.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 466.47 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/466.47 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 466.47 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 140,808.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,808.63/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.58

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